CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 25: Gay rights activist rally in support of gay marriage March 25, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Supreme Court will hear arguments this week in two cases that could determine if states or the federal government can treat same-sex couples and those of the opposite sex differently when recognizing a marriage. The Illinois Senate has approved legislation that will legalize same-sex marriage in the state but it still has to be approved by the Illinois House and signed by Governor Pat Quinn, who has said he supports the legislation. If passed Illinois would become the tenth state to allow same-sex marriage. Thirty states have defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman. less

CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 25: Gay rights activist rally in support of gay marriage March 25, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Supreme Court will hear arguments this week in two cases that could determine if states or ... more

A same-sex marriage supporter (L) and their opponent (R) scuffle during a demonstration in front of the US Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. The US Supreme Court on Tuesday takes up the emotionally charged issue of gay marriage as it considers arguments that it should make history and extend equal rights to same-sex couples. Waving US and rainbow flags, hundreds of gay marriage supporters braved the cold to rally outside the court along with a smaller group of opponents, some pushing strollers. Some slept outside in hopes of witnessing the historic hearing. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad less

A same-sex marriage supporter (L) and their opponent (R) scuffle during a demonstration in front of the US Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. The US Supreme Court on Tuesday takes up the ... more

Supporters of same-sex marriage gather in front of the US Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Same-sex marriage takes center stage at the US Supreme Court on Tuesday as the justices begin hearing oral arguments on the emotionally-charged issue that has split the nation. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad

Supporters of same-sex marriage gather in front of the US Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Same-sex marriage takes center stage at the US Supreme Court on Tuesday as the justices begin hearing

Supporters of same-sex marriage gather in front of the US Supreme... Photo-4378991.59118 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 4 of 23

Supporters of same-sex marriage gather in front of the US Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Same-sex marriage takes center stage at the US Supreme Court on Tuesday as the justices begin hearing oral arguments on the emotionally-charged issue that has split the nation. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad less

Supporters of same-sex marriage gather in front of the US Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Same-sex marriage takes center stage at the US Supreme Court on Tuesday as the justices begin hearing ... more

Photo: JEWEL SAMAD, AFP/Getty Images

Supporters of same-sex marriage gather in front of the US Supreme... Photo-4378992.59118 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 5 of 23

Taboola Gallery Frame Item-85307.59118 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 6 of 23

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: Andrea Grill (R) and Lee Ann Hopkins (L), from Alexandria VA. kiss after becoming engaged during a rally outside of the U.S Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Today the high court is scheduled to hear arguments in California's proposition 8, the controversial ballot initiative that defines marriage as between a man and a woman. less

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: Andrea Grill (R) and Lee Ann Hopkins (L), from Alexandria VA. kiss after becoming engaged during a rally outside of the U.S Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Today ... more

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: A man dressed in a tutu dances during a gay marriage rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Today the high court is scheduled to hear arguments in California's Proposition 8, the controversial ballot initiative that defines marriage as between a man and a woman. less

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: A man dressed in a tutu dances during a gay marriage rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Today the high court is scheduled to hear arguments ... more

Supporters of same-sex marriage gather in front of the US Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Same-sex marriage takes center stage at the US Supreme Court on Tuesday as the justices begin hearing oral arguments on the emotionally-charged issue that has split the nation. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad less

Supporters of same-sex marriage gather in front of the US Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Same-sex marriage takes center stage at the US Supreme Court on Tuesday as the justices begin hearing ... more

Photo: JEWEL SAMAD, AFP/Getty Images

Supporters of same-sex marriage gather in front of the US Supreme... Photo-4378995.59118 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 9 of 23

Hollingsworth v. Perry Plaintiffs Kris Perry and Sandy Stier head for the US Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Same-sex marriage takes center stage at the US Supreme Court on Tuesday as the justices begin hearing oral arguments on the emotionally-charged issue that has split the nation. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad less

Hollingsworth v. Perry Plaintiffs Kris Perry and Sandy Stier head for the US Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Same-sex marriage takes center stage at the US Supreme Court on Tuesday as the ... more

Supporters of same-sex marriage gather in front of the US Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Same-sex marriage takes center stage at the US Supreme Court on Tuesday as the justices begin hearing oral arguments on the emotionally-charged issue that has split the nation. AFP PHOTO/Jewel Samad less

Supporters of same-sex marriage gather in front of the US Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Same-sex marriage takes center stage at the US Supreme Court on Tuesday as the justices begin hearing ... more

Photo: JEWEL SAMAD, AFP/Getty Images

Supporters of same-sex marriage gather in front of the US Supreme... Photo-4378998.59118 - Beaumont Enterprise

Image 12 of 23

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: Protesters for and against gay marriage rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Today the high court is scheduled to hear arguments in California's Proposition 8, the controversial ballot initiative that defines marriage as between a man and a woman. less

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: Protesters for and against gay marriage rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Today the high court is scheduled to hear arguments in ... more

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: David Elizondo (R) gets a kiss from a friend in front of protesters against gay marriage during a rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Today the high court is scheduled to hear arguments in California's Proposition 8, the controversial ballot initiative that defines marriage as between a man and a woman. less

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: David Elizondo (R) gets a kiss from a friend in front of protesters against gay marriage during a rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Today ... more

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: Protesters for and against gay marriage rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Today the high court is scheduled to hear arguments in California's Proposition 8, the controversial ballot initiative that defines marriage as between a man and a woman. less

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: Protesters for and against gay marriage rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Today the high court is scheduled to hear arguments in ... more

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 25: Same-sex marriage supporter Nikolas Lemos waves a Pride flag during a rally in support of marriage equality on March 25, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Supporters of same-sex marriage held a rally and are set to march through San Francisco a day before the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on California's Proposition 8, the controversial ballot initiative that defines marriage as between a man and a woman. less

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 25: Same-sex marriage supporter Nikolas Lemos waves a Pride flag during a rally in support of marriage equality on March 25, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Supporters of same-sex ... more

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 25: A same-sex marriage supporter dressed as the pope holds a sign during a rally in support of marriage equality on March 25, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Supporters of same-sex marriage held a rally and are set to march through San Francisco a day before the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on California's Proposition 8, the controversial ballot initiative that defines marriage as between a man and a woman. less

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 25: A same-sex marriage supporter dressed as the pope holds a sign during a rally in support of marriage equality on March 25, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Supporters of ... more

Sandy Stier, left, and Kris Perry stand outside the National Archives in Washington, Monday, March 25, 2013, before going inside to view the U.S. Constitution, a day before their same-sex marriage case will be heard before the Supreme Court. less

Sandy Stier, left, and Kris Perry stand outside the National Archives in Washington, Monday, March 25, 2013, before going inside to view the U.S. Constitution, a day before their same-sex marriage case will be ... more

Sandy Stier, left, and Kris Perry of Berkeley, Calif., stand outside the National Archives in Washington, Monday, March 25, 2013, before going inside to view the U.S. Constitution, a day before their same-sex marriage case is argued before the Supreme Court. less

Sandy Stier, left, and Kris Perry of Berkeley, Calif., stand outside the National Archives in Washington, Monday, March 25, 2013, before going inside to view the U.S. Constitution, a day before their same-sex ... more